Tish Cyrus
Miley Cyrus is opening up about one of her most controversial live performances.
In a chat with her sister Brandi Cyrus on Spotify’s Billions Club series, the 32-year-old pop superstar shared the story behind her infamous performance of “Party in the U.S.A.,” where, at 16 years old, she danced on stage with a pole attached to an ice cream cart.
“This is going to be no surprise to you. Do you know whose idea that was?” Miley asked her older sister, who guessed it was their mother, Tish Cyrus. “Yup, that was my mom’s idea. So she always lets me take the blame,” the “Flowers” hitmaker confirmed. “When I got in trouble the next day, you know who was nowhere to be found? Tish Cyrus.”
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“Party in the U.S.A.,” which appeared on Miley’s 2009 EP, The Time of Our Lives, peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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While the pole dance routine sparked backlash from critics who felt it was a poor choice for the then-16-year-old Hannah Montana star, given her young fanbase, Miley revealed that the performance stands out to her for a different reason.
“The thing that I remember most about that performance was it was the first time I ever wore real diamond jewelry on stage,” she told Brandi. “So you guys remember the little old ice cream truck, but I remember the diamonds.”
This isn’t the first time Miley has spoken about her live debut of “Party in the U.S.A.” at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards. In a “Used to Be Young” TikTok video last year, the singer explained that the pole was actually used for “stability.”
“My mom was like, ‘I think it would be really cool if she was in the trailer park, ’cause that’s where we really do come from,’” Miley said in a playful imitation of Tish. “So, apparently me dancing on an ice cream cart with a stripper pole, but it wasn’t a stripper pole, it was actually just for stability. I had a heel on! Like what did you want from me?” she added. “Was I really gonna do my performance without dancing on top of an ice cream cart?”
Noah Cyrus is clapping back at the haters. Amid rumors that the 24-year-old singer dated Dominic Purcell before the Prison Break actor went on to marry her mother, Tish Cyrus, Noah took to Instagram to reply to a commenter who brought up the alleged love triangle. “Dear lord, when I get i heaven please let […]
Tish Cyrus is reflecting on parenthood in a new episode of the Sorry We’re Stoned podcast on Thursday (Feb. 29), which she co-hosts with her daughter Brandi Cyrus. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The 56-year-old is mom to Brandi, Trace Cyrus, Miley Cyrus, Braison Cyrus and […]
Congratulations are in order for Tish Cyrus and Dominic Purcell, who announced on Monday (May 1) that they are engaged.
“A thousand times…. YES,” the 55-year-old mother of Brandi, Trace, Miley, Braison and Noah Cyrus captioned a post in which she’s seen hugging the Prison Break star with her stunning ring on full display.
Tish and Purcell made their relationship Instagram official back in November, after she shared an adorable photo of herself cuddling with the actor by the pool.
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In April 2022, Tish filed for divorce from her longtime husband, Billy Ray Cyrus. “It is after 30 years, five amazing children and a lifetime of memories, we have decided to go our separate ways — not with sadness, but with love in our hearts,” a joint statement shared to People read. “We have grown up together, raised a family we can be so proud of, and it is now time to create our own paths.”
It continued, “We will always be family and look forward to a continued and loving shared experience as friends and parents. We have not come to this decision lightly or quickly but with so much going on in the world, we wanted to provide some clarity and closure, so we can remain focused on what is important…With Love and Hope… Tish and Billy Ray Cyrus.”
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